Biotin belongs to vitamin B family & is also known as B-7 or Vitamin H. Biotin claims to benefit for healthy hair & strong nails.
Makes us wonder if Rapunzel was Biotin abundant ? Whatevz, Let’s find out it’s role in our body.
It’s purpose
- Turns fat & carbohydrates into energy. Umm, Can I have an extra shot of biotin, I had a loads of fries today ?
- Produce keratin for hair & nails. If we can have an overnight glow cream, how about an overnight GROW cream ? Make those scientists do an extended overnight shift. How about a GROW-in-dark colors, LOL. Ok, that was the last one, promise ?
- Promotes good skin health. C’mon, there can’t be a joke after every line eh.
So if you wanna tick all the boxes like ✅ weight-loss ✅ beautiful skin ✅ healthy hair, it does fulfill the criteria of a bestie ??❤️??
Although biotin deficiency is rare, still we’d like to share it’s symptoms:
- Hair loss
- Brittle hair
- Dry or scaly skin
- Red rashes
- Dry eyes
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Loss of appetite
If daily intake of biotin through food is not adequate, you may take biotin supplements after consulting your doctor. Daily supplement recommendation is 2mg- 5mg for healthy hair & nails.
Food rich in biotin
- Green peas
- Peanuts
- Sunflower seeds
- Carrot
- Cauliflower
- Mushrooms
- Egg yolk
- Barley & corn
- Organ meats like liver & kidney
- Bananas
To start seeing the results, be consistent with daily biotin intake & prepare yourself to wait for at least 90 days before you notice the shine/ growth.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much biotin per day?
If daily intake of biotin through food is not adequate, you may take biotin supplements after consulting your doctor. Daily supplement recommendation is 2mg- 5mg for healthy hair & nails.
What is Biotin?
Biotin belongs to vitamin B family & is also known as B-7 or Vitamin H. It is responsible for healthy gut, hair & nails.
Are there any side effects to using biotin for hair?
“Most people can take biotin supplements without any negative effects, but minor side effects are possible,” says Phipps, including nausea, diarrhea, and cramping. (Though “You may be able to reduce your risk for side effects by taking your supplement with food,” she says).
